Divorce Counselling in Essendon North, VIC

Offering a safe, respectful, confidential and peaceful environment to work with you on addressing things such as past hurt, future concerns, day to day worries and challenges. Working with clients on issues such as, relationship problems, life transitions, separation/ divorce /cooperative parenting, health and wellbeing, re-partnering, step-families, grief and loss or any matter that might cause concern or worry. Supporting families, individuals and couples.

Family problems from trivial to severe will challenge every family at some point. Family Therapy can feel like a real life saver, whether it’s adjusting to the teenage years, divorce , separation, managing conflict respectfully or grieving. Family members seek my help when they become stuck in repeating patterns of hurtful or harmful behaviour and have run out of ideas for solving problems. Family Therapy helps families, couples and teenagers to build closer and happier relationships and address challenges like addictions, mental illness, violence, eating disorders, self-harming, suicide ideation, separation and co-parenting.

Humaira Hamimi is a bilingual psychologist who helps guide adults, adolescents and children in resolving personal, social and psychological difficulties. Humaira speaks Dari, has had extensive experience working in the private, government, NDIS and NGO sectors providing her with the ability to engage clients from all walks of life. Humaira has trained and worked in a number of contexts and with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting difficulties, relationship challenges and growth. She also works with issues related to refugees and asylum seekers related to identify, life cycle and grief and loss.

Tigist Kebede is Naarm (Melbourne) based Black Counsellor, who employs trauma informed, decolonizing and intersectional frameworks into her practice and advocacy. She specificalised in working with adults with particular interest in culturally responsive clinical practice. Tigist has experience working forensic, non-profit and health sector. She has a history with working with racial trauma, sexual assault, family violence and refugee trauma.

Liz has a broad range of clinical interests including working with clients who experience mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, trauma related emotional difficulties, self-esteem issues, loss and grief and anger issues.

We often reach a point in life where it’s important to move on from the old and embrace the new. This may feel challenging and overwhelming in the short term, but it can also be an incredibly fulfilling and enriching experience in the long term. As a counsellor, my priority is to create a safe and therapeutic space where you can be heard without judgement and met with respect and empathy. To me, understanding trauma and resilience is highly important: what trauma means and how it can affect us is an important step to self-discovery. And what makes up your resilience? Learning again, but this time with more meaning and motivation.

With a Master of Professional Psychology Practice, I confidently support clients in navigating a wide spectrum of mental health issues ranging from anxiety and mood disorders to complex trauma, relationship and attachment concerns. My interest in psychology was born out of a natural curiosity of human behaviour and has evolved into a deep passion for helping people cultivate a sense of aliveness & vitality. I am voraciously curious about the human condition, and this translates to the therapy room where I am always eager to seek understanding of the human being sitting across from me: their stories, their urges, and their "why?".

Livia is a clinical psychologist and has a range of experience working with patients with varying difficulties and diverse backgrounds. She has a specific interest in working with adults experiencing difficulties with depression, anxiety, postnatal depression and trauma. She primarily practices from psychodynamic framework which means that she’s interested in exploring, understanding and gaining insights into your mental health and relationship with both yourself and others.

Dr Zahra is a psychologist working in both the private and public sector in Victoria. She works with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety in its many forms (e.g., generalised anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder), marriage and relationship issues, stress, anger, life transitions, loss and adjustment, just to name a few.

Avrille provides a space of confidentiality and safety to those who have experienced adverse events in their life such as abuse, family violence, and racism. She understands how these can impact our relationships, confidence, and the effect it can have on our physical body with symptoms such as headaches, anger, depression, anxiety and stress. Avrille also works with many parents who are navigating parenthood and trying make positive changes for their children. As a migrant and woman of colour, Avrille understands the impact of power, privilege and oppression and provides a space to unpack the complexities that come with this.

Our philosophy is pretty simple. We believe in you. We want you to be the best version of yourself and we can join you on that journey. Our team at Launch Psychology, Dr. Daniela De Fazio, Dr. Brooke Davis, Dr. Kirrily Rogers and Dr. Ann Sloan, have a practical approach to understanding the psychology of where you are and where you'd like to go. Our focus is on using psychology and neuropsychology frameworks to help you develop the skills and habits to respond flexibly to whatever life deals you.

Michael came to study psychology as a mature age student, completing his studies part time at Swinburne and Victoria University during the 80’s and 90’s. He believes that coaching, counselling or psychotherapy needs to be tailored to each individual. This has led him to develop skills in a number of different approaches over his twenty years in practice. Growing up in a Victorian country town in the middle of last century he experienced both the State and Catholic school systems before serving as an officer in the Royal Australian Navy during the Vietnam era.

Life can be very tough and stressful and sometimes we need some professional help. I am committed to the care of clients ranging from adolescents, adults, the elderly and couples. I strongly believe in the importance of a well-matched client-therapist relationship. I counsel people with a range of problems which includes depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, interpersonal relationships, personal skills development and self-esteem. I have experience in conducting assessments and preparing reports for the courts and migration issues. I am also fluent in Vietnamese. I offer Telehealth and face to face counselling.

Stan is a registered clinical psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and membership of the Australian Psychological Society. He has 12 years of training and experience and can speak in both Greek and English languages. He also has experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and couples

Safe and compassionate therapy for women and girls 16 and over. As women, we experience unique challenges related to gender, like - discrimination, sexual assault, abuse, domestic violence and hormonal life transitions. And these life experiences can have a significant impact on your mental health and wellbeing. I believe, given the right environment and opportunities, we can all live a rich and meaningful life. It takes strength and courage to reach out for help, so I promise to meet you where you are - gently and mindfully.